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 Lebanon:
Land of the Phoenicians tour
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call Dave now on 0845 003 2211 or 01543 258631
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£75 per person if you book before
30th June 2010, see below for more details.
Escorted Group or Private Tour
7 Days / 6 Nights from £1045 per person
Highlights: Phoenician Byblos • Jeita Grotto • Roman Temples at Baalbek
“Stunning scenery, world-class cuisine and
magnificent ancient sites are all accessible from vibrant Beirut.”
Lebanon is a jewel of the Levant; a
captivating mix of coastal and mountain scenery, dotted with important and
impressive historic remains. This journey takes in the highlights, visiting the
Phoenician ports of Byblos & Sidon, the bustling cosmopolitan capital of Beirut
and the spectacular Roman remains
of Baalbek.
Itinerary
Day 1 To Beirut: Fly from London to Beirut
with bmi. Transfer to the Commodore Hotel, Beirut for 4 nights. (N)
Day 2 Beirut & Harissa: Morning tour of
Beirut including the National Museum and the heart of the city, beautifully
restored by Solideré. This afternoon, drive north to Harissa to see the fine
views over Beirut and Jounieh. (B)
Day 3 Jeita Grotto & Byblos: Morning visit
to the spectacular Jeita Grotto. Continue to Byblos and spend the afternoon
exploring the town with its Crusader castle and pretty fishing harbour. (B)
Day 4 Tyre & Sidon: Drive to Tyre to visit
the ruins of the Roman necropolis and hippodrome. Continue to Sidon to visit the
castle built in the harbour by the Crusaders. (B)
Day 5 To Anjar, Baalbek & Zahlé: Leave
Beirut this morning and drive into the Bekaa Valley to the fortified city of
Anjar, once a popular hunting resort for the Umayyads. Continue to the Ksara
Winery. Afternoon tour of Baalbek, whose Roman temples are among the most
impressive in the world. Stay overnight at the Grand Hotel Kadri, Zahlé. (B, D)
Day 6 To Beirut: Morning drive through the
Chouf Mountains to the Palace of Beiteddine with its richly decorated rooms and
mosaic collection. Continue to the pretty village of Deir al-Qamar before
driving to the Chouf Cedar Reserve to see the famous cedar forest. Stay
overnight at the Mövenpick Hotel & Resort, Beirut (Courtyard View Room). (B)
Day 7 To London: Morning transfer to the
airport. Fly from Beirut to London with bmi. (B)
Private Journeys:
In addition to the Escorted Group departures, this itinerary may be taken at any
time as a Private Journey, subject to availability. The prices for this option
are shown on the price table. Please refer to page 8 for more information about
Private Journeys.
Optional extensions...
TOUR + BEIRUT - 9 Days / 8 Nights from £1,220
This extension provides an opportunity to stay on in Beirut, with time at
leisure to further explore this fascinating city, or relax and enjoy the
Mövenpick Hotel’s extensive facilities.
Day 7 Beirut: Stay for a further 2 nights at the Mövenpick Hotel &
Resort, Beirut (Courtyard View Room). (B)
Day 8 Beirut: At leisure. (B)
Day 9 To London: Morning transfer to the
airport. Fly from Beirut to London with bmi (B)
bmi flight upgrades
- Business Class: From £895 per person return*
Regional Air Connections
From £75 per person return*
bmi To/From London Heathrow
Aberdeen • Edinburgh • Glasgow • Manchester • Belfast
* All prices subject to availability
2010 departure dates
Out (Fri) Rtn (Thu)
12 Mar 18 Mar
09 Apr 15 Apr
07 May 13 May
17 Sept 23 Sep
15 Oct 21 Oct
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Departure date |
Normal Price |
Special Offer
(book by 30/6/10) |
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17-Sep |
£1295 |
£1220 |
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01-Sep |
£1095 |
£1045 |
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15-Oct |
£1095 |
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How to book
Call Dave now on 0845 003 2211 or 01543 258631
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